DA1 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 2JB

DA1 2JB, Dartford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 550 crimes and a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2JB, encompassing approximately 4519 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 2JB area, explore the DA1 2JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA1 2JB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • West Hill Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

DA1 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5215.38%
Other theft43.3233.33%
Burglary40.89300.00%
Drugs30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Public order20.44100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2018.18%
Vehicle crime42.88-20.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.75175.00%
Vehicle crime52.4366.67%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.42266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.77-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.53333.33%
Public order22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-40.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-58.33%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.87140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-66.67%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.33-72.22%
Robbery21.110.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 202413
February 20243
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 2JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Hill Rise
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Trinity Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Critchley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Cross Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tower Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosedene Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hardy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rutland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Constance Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pencroft Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sullivan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hallford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1